You must be thinking that this Mimosa is something you would order from a fancy cocktail bar, but this is definitely more than just a classy drink! Its small pom pom-like flowers come in many clusters that are also a favorite in gardens and yards. Just like the fancy drink, its colors are just as … Read more
This beautiful flower is most fabulously known to resemble a beautiful bird! It may not be a real bird, but how its flowers are intricately formed and how beautiful and rich the colors are just might mistake it for one! The Strelitzia flowers hail from a country as rich and diverse as its colors. These … Read more
February – the shortest month of the year and home to both Valentine’s Day and the infamous Leap Day. With so many unique qualities, February is a very special birth month. Although one might expect the rose to be the official birth flower for February because of Valentine’s Day, February birthdays are celebrated with Violets … Read more
When it comes to knowing the birth flowers by month, you cannot ignore March. March is the last month of winter, offering promises of warmer weather and good times ahead. It is also home to St. Patrick’s Day and (sometimes) Easter. The birth flower Daffodil helps to celebrate March births and the coming of spring … Read more
Petunias from the genus Petunia are part of the Nightshade family. There are over 35 species in the genus, but the modern-day varieties we see today and are our garden favorites are hybrids and are classified as P. x atkinsiana (also known as P. x hybrida). Hardy to USDA zones 10-11, they are technically perennial … Read more
Even in the dark cold winter months or northern temperate climates, the lovely birth flowers for January, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), provide a bright and cheery reminder of the new beginnings and opportunities for love and happiness in the new year. Beyond reminding us of the prospect of change and growth, these … Read more
Foxgloves belong to the genus Digitalis. They are a group of around 20 species that are native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands. Prized for their beautiful flowers, they are a well-known favorite among gardeners. Perhaps the most popular species is D. purpurea, or the Common Foxglove, which has numerous varieties and cultivars. … Read more
Digitalis purpurea has many names including Common Foxglove, Fairy Gloves, and Fairy Bells. The names themselves are enough to conjure up images of magical woodlands and fairytale gardens, which makes these beautiful plants one of the best choices for cottage-style or woodland gardens. Common Foxgloves are herbaceous biennials or short-lived perennials that are widely naturalized … Read more
African Daisies fall under the genus Osteospermum, which contains over 70 species of daisy-like flowers. These plants originated predominantly from South Africa and are winter hardy to USDA zones 9-11. They can be annuals, perennials, or shrubs. However, most gardeners grow their perennial African Daisies as annuals since they cannot tolerate cold winter conditions. These … Read more
Although the Allium genus contains well-known food crops such as onions, garlic, and leeks, this group also contains stunning ornamental flowers. Most Allium flowers grow from bulbs and are generally hardy to USDA zones 4-8. They are perennials that will bloom beautifully year after year following a cold dormancy period. Allium plants are native to … Read more